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In the past 60 years, Plainfield Animal Hospital has seen a lot of pets come through its doors. And whether the doctors and techs here are treating dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, or reptiles, they make it a point to treat each like one of their own. In addition to preventive medicine, the team provides emergency care for pets using modern equipment and procedures. X-rays and ultrasounds are their allies in
determining the causes of health problems and doctor can even perform surgeries in house if necessary. To fully cover all the areas in which an animal might need medical attention, dental care is also available, while an on-site pharmacy dispenses prescriptions for pets who need help fighting off illness or who just enjoy picking through their food to find the pill prize inside.

Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art, spacious health and wellness center with a staff of four veterinarians and 15 team members whose level of dedication to their fuzzy clients has earned the hospital an accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). One of the hospital's core beliefs is that it is crucial to educate pet owners about appropriate preventative care for their pets. The hospital offers everything from healthcare and dental care to grooming and chiropractic services to keep pets as spry and happy as they can be. Overnight boarding is available for dogs whose owners are out of town and cats that just need to finish their novels without any distractions.

In 1990, John Ziegler hired a dog walker to take his 8-month-old yellow lab Merembe out on regular walks. The plan was to escort the rambunctious pup to Central Park, where she could enjoy fresh air and social time around other dogs and people. Just to make sure he was getting what he paid for, John followed the dog walker—and discovered that Merembe spent the entire hour cooped up in a tiny apartment while the walker went on errands. The indignation that any dog owner would feel at this discovery is what prompted John to found Biscuits & Bath, an all-encompassing dog-care company that strives for transparency, knowledge, and compassion in all they do.
A bounty of doggy knowledge backs every service at Biscuits & Bath, whether it's grouping dogs by size and temperament at daycare to balance safety and fun, or pairing groomers' image-enhancing brush-outs with checks for ticks, ear infections, and unusual basketball ability. True to the company's roots, each dog walker is bonded, insured, and thoroughly trained to take beloved friends on a daily romp. Dogs are kept safe from big-city hazards by donning two slip collars, a climb-spec harness, and a reinforced nylon leash, allowing the company to boast nearly one million incident-free walks in 2011. On-site veterinarian services give pups a checkup incentive with the center's play-filled environment, and overnight boarding services keep timid dogs at ease with constant supervision and flexibility with special requirements.

Bideawee, on 38th Street by First Avenue in Midtown East, has been providing a safe haven to thousands of dogs and cats in New York City for over 100 years. Inspired by a Paris-based animal rescue effort at the turn of the last century, Bideawee's creator, Flora D'Auby Jenkins Kibbe, saw the need for a similar animal care facility in New York City. Bideawee's principle of offering protection, care and new homes for unwanted cats and dogs continues today. This center maintains a dedication to not only to animals, but also to their human owners, providing avenues for simple pet adoption, veterinary and even burial services, thus taking care of every aspect of a pet's well-being. The clean, colorful play space is perfect for animal-lovers looking to adopt, and for pets in need of a good home.